President Donald J. Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill has officially taken its place as a monumental piece of legislation, merging the most extensive tax cuts ever seen with groundbreaking investments in the future of America and its national defense. This bill not only exempts millions of seniors from Social Security taxes but also provides permanent relief for small businesses and allocates historic funds for national security, all while aiming to ignite economic growth and fortify the nation’s defenses as we stride confidently into the future.
MustReadAlaska.com: Big Beautiful Icebreakers are Alaska wins, as Russia and China work together to gain foothold in Arctic
“The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed by President Donald Trump on July 4, includes a landmark investment in U.S. Arctic security, with nearly $9 billion earmarked for icebreakers aimed at reasserting American influence over the chilly expanses of the North.”
The legislation allocates $4.3 billion for heavy Polar security cutters, $3.5 billion for medium Arctic security cutters, and an additional $816 million for lighter ice-capable vessels. This marks the most significant maritime investment in Arctic history by the United States, arriving at a time when global geopolitical tensions in the Far North are on the rise.
WFTV (Orlando, Florida): Big Beautiful Bill Act prompts largest investment in U.S. Coast Guard Service’s history
“The U.S. Coast Guard is set to receive nearly $25 billion in funding from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, marking the highest investment in the Service’s history. This funding will enhance the Coast Guard’s capacity to tackle drug trafficking and bolster maritime security by facilitating the acquisition of new vessels and aircraft, alongside critical infrastructure upgrades.”
ABC15 (Phoenix, Arizona): Advocates for Arizona radiation exposure victims score big win in Congress
“After decades of advocacy, those fighting for victims of radiation exposure in Arizona and beyond have secured a significant victory through President Donald Trump’s One Big, Beautiful Bill.”
This legislative push, aimed at extending the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA), has finally gained traction after more than 30 years of persistent efforts.
National Federation of Independent Business: America’s Small Businesses Applaud President Trump, Congress for Stopping Massive Tax Hike on Main Street
“Since 2017, the Small Business Tax Deduction has permitted small businesses to deduct up to 20% of their income. Without prompt action from Congress, this critical deduction was on the verge of expiration, threatening to impose tax increases on millions of small enterprises. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act ensures permanent tax relief, empowering small businesses to reinvest in themselves and their employees. In addition to making the Small Business Deduction permanent, the Act offers several other advantages for small businesses:
- Increases the Section 179 Small Business Expensing Cap from $1.25 million to $2.5 million, allowing small businesses to fully expense equipment purchases within the first year.
- Secures the permanence of the 2017 marginal rate cuts; without this, five out of seven individual income tax rates would have risen by year-end. Notably, nine out of ten small businesses are structured as pass-through entities and thus pay regular income tax rates rather than the C-corporation rate.
- Enhances and makes permanent the Small Business Estate Tax Exemption, setting new thresholds at $15 million for individual filers and $30 million for joint filers.
National Hog Farmer: The National Pork Producers Council thanks President Trump for signing into law the “One Big, Beautiful Bill”
“NPPC President Duane Stateler, a pork producer from McComb, Ohio, stated, ‘The ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ stands as one of the most impactful pieces of legislation for American agriculture in years. It aids producers in safeguarding our herds from foreign animal diseases while trimming bureaucratic red tape, facilitating smoother transitions of farms to the next generation.’ NPPC extends gratitude to President Trump for enacting the ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ and to Chairmen Thompson and Boozman for their attentive leadership throughout the legislative process.”
AgDaily: Farmers repeatedly praise this one piece of Trump’s budget bill
“‘Thank you, President Trump.’ This phrase has echoed through conversations and social media among farmers in the days following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Farmers have particularly lauded the bill’s overhaul of the ‘death tax’—the tax levied by federal and some state governments on estates after death …
This is crucial for commodity farmers and large-scale agricultural producers. Unlike liquid assets such as stocks or bank accounts, a farm’s value is often tied to land, equipment, and other tangible assets. It’s common for a modest family-run farm to be valued at millions on paper, even if the family is not living extravagantly. When these tangible assets factor into estate calculations, particularly as land values surge, farms can quickly surpass exemption thresholds.
‘For farming families, estate taxes represent more than just policy—they pose a genuine threat to generational farms and the livelihoods they uphold,’ remarked Amanda Zaluckyj, an AGDAILY columnist, attorney, and member of a family farm in Michigan. ‘Land-rich but cash-poor families might be compelled to sell land, equipment, or even the farm itself to settle estate tax bills. This scenario is not merely a financial hurdle; it devastates families who have invested generations in building their operations with the hope of passing them on to future generations.’”
Retail Insight Network: Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ wins praise from US retailers
“Following Congress’s approval of President Trump’s sweeping “One Big Beautiful Bill” just ahead of Independence Day, U.S. retailers have expressed strong endorsement for the legislation’s pro-growth initiatives, deeming it a historic advancement for the economy.”
Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent: President Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ will unleash parallel prosperity
“We have already witnessed the benefits of President Trump’s economic strategy for American workers. Under the 2017 tax cuts, the net worth of the bottom 50% of households rose at a faster pace than that of the top 10%. Such outcomes are predicted to repeat under the One Big Beautiful Bill. This legislation averts a staggering $4.5 trillion tax increase on the American populace, allowing the average worker to retain an additional $4,000 to $7,200 in annual real wages, while a family of four could keep an extra $7,600 to $10,900 in disposable income. Furthermore, the president’s ambitious deregulation agenda could save the average family an additional $10,000. For countless Americans, these savings can make the difference between affording a mortgage, purchasing a vehicle, or funding a child’s education.
The president is also delivering on his promises to seniors. The bill introduces an extra $6,000 deduction for seniors, meaning that 88% of seniors receiving Social Security income will no longer owe taxes on their benefits.
Moreover, the One Big Beautiful Bill establishes a no-tax policy on tips and overtime pay—both measures aimed at alleviating financial pressures on the working class. These tax breaks enable Main Street workers to retain more of their hard-earned income while simultaneously enhancing productivity by rewarding those who tackle extra hours. This productivity-boosting approach aligns with the second component of the blue-collar boom: offering 100% expensing for new factories and existing facilities that expand operations, alongside car loan interest deductibility to support domestic manufacturing.”
Rep. Riley Moore: One Big Beautiful Bill Delivers for West Virginia
“President Trump’s signature legislation represents a significant victory for the American populace, steering our nation toward a new Golden Age. I am proud to have supported this legislation that champions American interests.”
The One Big Beautiful Bill equips the Trump Administration with the necessary tools to reclaim national sovereignty and accelerate deportations. It provides the largest tax relief for working and middle-class families in American history, and it unleashes American energy, crucial for revitalizing our economy, reindustrializing the heartland, and securing victory in the global AI arms race.”
Rep. Randy Feenstra: Making President Trump’s ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill’ the law of the land
“This pro-family, pro-worker, pro-growth economic package encapsulates President Trump’s campaign promises and conservative economic principles, poised to significantly enhance our economy, reduce deficits, and generate jobs. It constitutes the largest tax cut in American history for families, farmers, workers, and small enterprises, ensuring that Iowans retain more of their hard-earned income instead of surrendering it to the federal government.”
The provisions of the ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill’ are expected to serve as jet fuel for our economy. Estimates from the Council of Economic Advisers suggest a potential GDP growth of up to 5.2% in the short term and 3.5% in the long run, with domestic investment projected to rise by 14.5%, resulting in the creation of over four million jobs in the long term. These statistics underscore the beneficial impacts of tax cuts, sensible deregulation, and increased certainty for businesses and manufacturers.”
